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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.91, 615.15 and 275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.91, 615.15 and 275.49 is: 380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.91 : 615.15 = 275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.91/615.15 = 275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.91x = 615.15 × 275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.91x = 169,467.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,467.67/445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.05

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